Can Clay Courts Help Prevent Injury?

Can Clay Courts Help Prevent Injury?

Do clay courts help prevent injuries in tennis? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is is contained in this study of court surfaces and injuries by Dr. Benno M. Nigg, of the University of Calgary. What any experienced player can tell you is this: playing on clay, where you slide rather than have jarring impacts on your joints,...

What Kind of Court Do Pros Prefer?

What Kind of Court Do Pros Prefer?

More than 88% of the world's top men's tennis champions trained on clay in their formative years. Sure, hard courts and grass are popular with the pros; but there's no substitute for the breadth of footwork, shots, sequences, balance, and strategy that comes from playing on clay courts. For fans of tennis stats, here are a few of our favorites: •...

Spring Maintenance Tips for Clay Courts

Spring Maintenance Tips for Clay Courts

The sun is shining, the days are longer, and it's almost time for the spring tennis season to start! Before your players get back on the court, it's also time to tidy up and make sure everything is ready to welcome them. Spring into Action As the old saying goes: the sooner you start, the sooner you're finished. Begin by cleaning your courts....

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